In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
CARBOY
carboy
(noun) a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
carboy (plural carboys)
A large, rigid bottle, originally made of glass and mainly used for fermentation, and now commonly made of plastic and used to store liquids.
Synonym: demijohn
Verb
carboy (third-person singular simple present carboys, present participle carboying, simple past and past participle carboyed)
(transitive) To bottle in a carboy.
Source: Wiktionary
Car"boy, n. Etym: [Cf. Ir. & Gael carb basket; or Pers qurabah a sort of bottle.]
Definition: A large, globular glass bottle, esp. one of green glass, inclosed in basket work or in a box, for protection; -- used commonly for carrying corrosive liquids; as sulphuric acid, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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